David and Goliath by Mercie Bronze Sculpture Mythical Marble Base Figurine Decor

Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition.Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 13 1/2" X Width 7"Marble Dimensions: Diameter 4"Height without base:12 1/2"Weight:5 LBSInventory:53EP8634835Original or Reproduction: Reproduction Mercie's bronze sculpture "David" has sparked a myriad of interpretations over the years, including psychoanalytic and homoerotic perspectives that focus on the youthful and androgynous nature of the figure. However, these male-centered approaches often overlook the possibility of a female audience for the statue. Art historians have explored how contemporary Florentine cassoni (wedding chests) feature scenes from David's life, such as his battle with Goliath and his wedding to a royal bride, alongside depictions of scantily clad males. These elements suggest that Mercie's sensuous nude could also be viewed in a nuptial context, appealing to a prospective bride as well as to the narcissistic or homoerotic desires of a male audience. The intricate